Recommendations for full headlight assembly (w bulbs included) replacement

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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 08:41 PM
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Recommendations for full headlight assembly (w bulbs included) replacement

Hey All… I’ve lurked and read a ton about bulbs and reflectors and dimness… but what I’m after is recommendations for Full headlight assembly replacement. I’m not looking for DIY.

I want to buy a full left and right assemblies that includes decent bulbs (but I’m not chasing the best, as good as the OEM would be fine by me, issues showing up in 5+ years are ok)

I’ve had some front end damage and am looking to buy these assemblies myself to be installed by my mechanic who is also doing the body work.

So I’m looking for recommendations on good aftermarket part suppliers that you’ve had success and good experiences with.

Thanks so much… I’ll be thrilled with any advice you guys can provide.

2015 RDX, Tech Package, Black.
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by derekdcs
Hey All… I’ve lurked and read a ton about bulbs and reflectors and dimness… but what I’m after is recommendations for Full headlight assembly replacement. I’m not looking for DIY.

I want to buy a full left and right assemblies that includes decent bulbs (but I’m not chasing the best, as good as the OEM would be fine by me, issues showing up in 5+ years are ok)

I’ve had some front end damage and am looking to buy these assemblies myself to be installed by my mechanic who is also doing the body work.

So I’m looking for recommendations on good aftermarket part suppliers that you’ve had success and good experiences with.

Thanks so much… I’ll be thrilled with any advice you guys can provide.

2015 RDX, Tech Package, Black.
Here is the best aftermarket for this car.

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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 06:55 AM
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Thanks, Altair… I’ve admittedly not bought many auto parts directly other than wipers, air filters, etc. I am aware of Rockauto, nice to have a recommendation.
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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 01:57 PM
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Yeah you beat me to it.

Since you have a tech model, you could get a set of TYCs as they are about as good as you can get besides a full OE.

A fresh set of TYCs + new Philips XV2 D2S bulbs from TheRetrofitSource will put you at about $900.

Or you do the BiLED retrofit for $1200-1400 a set shipped from Vision Autoworks.
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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by derekdcs
Thanks, Altair… I’ve admittedly not bought many auto parts directly other than wipers, air filters, etc. I am aware of Rockauto, nice to have a recommendation.
I would strongly recommend that you purchase headlights designed for halogen bulbs, along with a set of excellent H11 4300K ​​DawnKnight K5 Plus bulbs ($27 from AliExpress). This will be the cheapest, most reliable, and brightest option available.
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